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The Freedom Rider

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

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The Freedom Rider captures what was perhaps Blakey’s greatest band of Messengers on the cusp of their joint and separate greatness, while also showcasing his finest drum solo in the title track.

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Nutrition Facts

VMP Exclusive Pressing

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This record was pressed by Vinyl Me, Please and you can't get this specific variation anywhere else.

Exclusive Features

extras

Exclusive Liner Notes Booklet

Other Features

color	Black
download code	No
exclusive	VMP Exclusive
foil stamped	Yes
jacket style	Tip-On
jacket type	Single
label	Blue Note
mastering engineering	Ryan Smith
mastering studio	Sterling Sound
numbered	No
pressing location	QRP
release type	Reissue
remastering details	Remastered

By the Numbers

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1 LP

format

1964

original release year

33 1/3 RPM

speed

12 INCH

vinyl size

180

weight

Description

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'The Freedom Rider' captures what was perhaps Blakey’s greatest band of Messengers on the cusp of their joint and separate greatness, while also showcasing his finest drum solo in the title track.

Categories

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• Classics
• Jazz

Album Preview

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*Audio and/or tracklist may vary slightly from the vinyl version.

Tracklist

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LP1 / Side A

1 Tell It Like It Is

2 The Freedom Rider

LP1 / Side B

1 El Toro

2 Petty Larceny

3 Blue Lace

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